Book Clubs
The Oswego Public Library District offers book clubs for a variety of ages. Newcomers are always welcome!
ADULT SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club – New!
Discusses plots, settings, and characters of favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and horror novels. Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Contact group moderator Andrea in Adult Services for more information.
Montgomery Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 | The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden |
| February 12 | The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman |
| March 12 | The Ballad of Black Tom | Victor LaValle |
| April 9 | Redshirts | John Scalzi |
| May 14 | Behind Her Eyes | Sarah Pinborough |
| June 11 | All Systems Red | Martha Wells |
| July 9 | Kings of the Wyld | Nicholas Eames |
| August 13 | Annihilation | Jeff Vandermeer |
| September 10 | Gilded Cage | Vic James |
| October 8 | Revival | Stephen King |
| November 12 | The Ocean at the End of the Lane | Neil Gaiman |
| December 10 | No Discussion |
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Provides an opportunity for readers to share insights and discover new books. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Contact group moderator Laura in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 1:00 – 2:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 10 | Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury |
| February 14 | Dark Matter | Blake Crouch |
| March 14 | The Other Einstein | Marie Benedict |
| April 11 | Killers of the Flower Moon | David Grann |
| May 9 | Rabbit Cake | Annie Hartnett |
| June 13 | The Zookeeper’s Wife | Diane Ackerman |
| July 11 | Behold the Dreamers | Imbolo Mbue |
| August 8 | The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper | Phaedra Patrick |
| September 12 | Cooking for Picasso | Camille Aubray |
| October 10 | Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate |
| November 14 | Educated: A Memoir | Tara Westover |
| December 12 | No Discussion |
Mystery Book Club
Discusses plots, settings, and characters of favorite mysteries. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Contact group moderator Camille in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Anatomy of a Murder | Robert Traver |
| February 20 | City of the Lost | Kelley Armstrong |
| March 20 | The Black Echo | Michael Connelly |
| April 17 | The Chinese Orange Mystery | Ellery Queen |
| May 15 | Baltimore Blues | Laura Lippman |
| June 19 | Are You Sleeping? | Kathleen Barber |
| July 17 | Double Indemnity | James Cain |
| August 21 | The Cutting Season | Attica Locke |
| September 18 | The Chalk Man | C.J. Tudor |
| October 16 | Bad Monkey | Carl Hiaasen |
| November 20 | Behind Closed Doors | B.A. Paris |
| December 18 | No Discussion |
Award Winners & Classics Book Discussion Group
Discusses classic novels and recent award winners. Meets the first Thursday of each month. Contact group moderator Gloria in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 3 | Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury |
| February 7 | The Second Mrs. Hockaday | Susan Rivers |
| March 7 | Lab Girl | Hope Jahren |
| April 4 | An American Marriage | Tayari Jones |
| May 2 | Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate |
| June 6 | The Big Burn | Timothy Egan |
| July 11 | The Leisure Seeker | Michael Zadoorian |
| August 1 | Summer Hours at the Robbers Library | Sue Halpern |
| September 5 | How to Be Safe | Tom McAllister |
| October 3 | The Stars Are Fire | Anita Shreve |
| November 7 | There, There | Tommy Orange |
| December 5 | Virgil Wander | Leif Enger |
YOUNG ADULT SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
For additional information about any of the Young Adult Services Book Clubs, contact Young Adult Services at 630-978-1655 or email YoungAdultServices@oswego.lib.il.us. Registration is required.
PIZZA & PAGES
Come ready to talk about some of your favorite books and enjoy some pizza!
Grades 6-9
Montgomery Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 23 & Feb. 27
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB
Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends!
Ages 16 – Adult
Oswego Campus | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 4, 11, 18, & 25
Friday, Feb. 15 & 22
Friday, Mar. 1, 8, 15, & 22
YOUTH SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
For more information about any of the Youth Services Book Clubs, contact Youth Services at 630-978-1272 or email youthreference@oswego.lib.il.us. Registration is required.
MISS BECKY’S BOOK CLUB
We’ll read a great book, discuss, and do a related activity at each class. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.
Grades K – 1
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Claymates | Dev Petty |
| February 20 | The Night Gardener | Terry Fan |
| March 20 | Different Pond | Bao Phi |
KIDS + BOOKS = FUN!
At each class we’ll start reading a book & do a related activity. Copies of the book will be available to finish at home. Meets the Food may be served at this program.
Grades 2 – 3
Montgomery Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Wednesdays, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 20
JUST THE FACTS
Read a different nonfiction book each month. We’ll meet to discuss the interesting facts and do fun activities. Meets the fourth Monday of each month.
Grades 4– 5
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 28 | Locomotive | Brian Floca |
| February 25 | How Do You Burp in Space? | Susan Goodman |
BOOKING THRU FICTION
Read this month’s selection and come to discuss the book. We’ll explore a different genre each month. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Grades 4 – 5
Montgomery Campus | 6:30 – 7:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 22 | The Fourteenth Goldfish | Jennifer Holm |
| February 26 | The Cardboard Kingdom | Chad Sell |
| March 26 | From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler | E. L. Konigsburg |
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB
Read the book & join us in discussing an awesome graphic novel! Meets the first Monday of each month.
Grades 4 – 5
Montgomery Campus | 6:15 – 6:45 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | Nightmare Escape | Greg Grunberg |
| February 4 | Mighty Jack | Ben Hatke |
| March 4 | The Stonekeeper | Kazu Kibuishi |